[He does reach out a second time, but it's an innocuous gesture, meant to stay her hand.]

It need not be immediate. Do this task, and do it thoroughly, and it would please me.

[A surprisingly merciful extension of patience for this King, though he's in high spirits thanks to the feasting and merry-making. He's willing to let more slide than usual, especially when she's been this forthcoming.]

But I wonder for these slyph. Fairyfolk, like them? [Gesturing around.] Or beasts of higher import?